Japanese
Secret Puzzle Boxes - Our puzzle boxes are each
individually handcrafted in the city of Hakone, Japan and
imported by us directly from the artists offering the best
quality and pricing available. The skills have been passed
down through the generations since the Edo Period.

Golden
Pond Collection - Adorable reptile figures from the
Golden Pond Collection by Green Tree. These products
originated in Dehua ... one of the finest ceramic capitals
of Asia with over 3000 years of ceramic history and culture.
A process of 8 working procedures all fired at different
temperatures is how the hand painted finish is achieved on
these wonderful collectible pieces. Our assortment includes
Frogs, Lizards, and Alligators.

Japanese
Sushi Sets
- Add an Asian flare to you next dinner
of Sushi or Chinese food. These complete
sets include everything you need.
Plates, Sauce Dishes, and Chopsticks

Japanese
Sake Sets
- The finest traditional glazes are used
to create these sake sets that are as
much art as they are functional.

Tea
Sets -
Enjoy your next pot of tea in the
tradition style with one of our hand
crafted tea sets. Imported from Japan,
China, and Vietnam.

Huichol
Bead Art
- Huichol Bead Art The
Huichol Indians have used art figures
and other decorative pieces as offerings
to the Gods for centuries. The Indians
work their spiritual symbols and designs
into each piece. This hand carved wood
jaguar head was first covered with a
layer of beeswax then using a long
needle one small bead at a time is
pressed into the wax creating this
vibrant work of art.

Oaxacan
Wood Art- Oaxacan wood carvings are
hand carved and painted by Indians in
small villages in the state of Oaxaca in
Southern Mexico. They are creative and
wonderfully painted figures in bright
fun colors. Each carving is an original
piece of art.

Batik
Tapestry - Batik is an ancient art that
reached its peak of development on the
Indonesian island of Java.Dutch traders were so impressed by this
craft that in 1835, they brought Batik artists
back to Holland with them when they returned
from trading trips.

Chinese
Fans - The Chinese elevated the common fan
to an art form.We know that leaves and bird feathers
were used as early fans but China gets credit
for being the first place where fans were
manufactured.

Gold
Leaf Lacquer - Gold Leaf Lacquer ware is one
of the finest crafts produced in China. It
involves a 20 step process that converts normal objects
of porcelain or wood into beautiful
masterpieces. Each piece is hand painted and gilded
with gold leaf, then finished with over 10 coats
of lacquer, a process that can take up to a
month to complete.

Woodblock
Prints - We off a selection of genuine
Japanese Woodblock Prints created by the Fukui
Asajido Company in Kyoto Japan using the old
world techniques. Starting at Only $27.95

Thai
Silk Scarves & Shawls - Because Thailand
is the only Southeast Asian nation to have never
been ruled by a European power, silk production
is much more traditional.Additionally, Thai silk is considered
exceptionally durable and high quality. This
quality silk is washed, and then dyed carefully
to produce stunning and memorable colors.

Cloisonne
is a famous traditional enamelware with a
history of over 500 years. Cloisonn� is one of
the famous arts and crafts of Beijing. The
making of cloisonn� requires an elaborate and
complicated process involving numerous steps and
taking countless hours to complete.

Brass
& Bronze - We stock an amazing selection
of Brass and Bronze sculptures from the artists
of China and India. Choose from detailed
Dragons, Foo Dogs, and more.

Scroll
Paintings - The art of the Chinese scroll
painting dates back at least 4,000 years.This art form is considered by many
people as the highpoint aesthetically speaking
during the cultural history of China
civilization.The Chinese use special brushes and inks
to create calligraphy, which are the same tools
used for the scrolls.

Buy
her something she won't be expecting.

Choose from
our selection of unique and unusual
handcrafted arts and crafts from the Far
East. We have Silk Scarves and Shawls from
Thailand. Exotic Jewelry from Bali,
Thailand, and Russia; and a great
assortment of Home Decor items.

Men
are always difficult to shop for. Choose
from our selection of thousands of
different unique and unusual handcrafted
arts and crafts from the Far East and
South of the Border. We have Dragons and
Foo Lions in Brass and Jade, Tribal Masks
from Bali, Chinese Snuff Bottles, and many
other unusual items.

Choose from our selection of
unique and unusual handcrafted arts and crafts from the Far
East and Latin America. We have Silk Scarves and Shawls from
Thailand. Exotic Jewelry from Bali, Thailand, and Russia;
and a great assortment of Home Decor items.

Choose from our selection of
unique and unusual handcrafted arts and crafts from Around
the World. We offer an amazing selection of Unique Gifts
that they won't be getting two of. Forget the toaster ovens
and blenders.

We
all know how disappointing it can be to give the same gift
as someone else.

Choose from our
selection of unique and unusual handcrafted arts and crafts
from the Far East and Latin America. Our selection includes
thousands of Gifts, Collectibles, and Home Decor items you
just don't see every day.

A
wonderful combination of ancient traditions and
cutting-edge modern life, Japan has it all. It
is one of the world�s most fascinating places
to visit as many wonders and revelation await
you. You can try your hand at Origami, the
popular art of paper folding, or take a walk
down the serene paths of a temple or you may
step into a theatre and take in a performance -
the Kabuki Theatre is a must see in Japan as it
is the most famous of the traditional Japanese
theatres and depicts one of the various aspects
of performing arts.

The
tea ceremony is a very special event in Japanese
culture. The host spends days going over every
detail to make sure that the ceremony will be
perfect. There are various styles of tea
ceremonies and it is recognized that every human
encounter is a singular occasion that will never
recur again in exactly the same way, and so
every aspect of the tea ceremony is savored. The
ceremony takes place in a room called the chashitsu.
This room is designed and designated only for
this ceremony. The room is usually within a
teahouse, and is located away from the residence
in the garden.

The
word castle conjures up images of Europe, but it
was the Japanese who adapted it to the changing
times and blended strength with beauty and
grace. Castles are also attributed to William
the Conqueror whose invasion of England in 1066
triggered the stupendous erection of these
structures. Six hundred years later, they began
losing their value as a defense structure with
the advent of potent gunpowder and artillery.

The
description of this trade route to the west as
the `Silk Road' is misleading. In fact, no
single route or road was taken. In crossing
Central Asia, several different branches
developed, passing through different oasis
settlements. The name `Silk Road' is relatively
new in historic terms, and was actually coined
by a nineteenth century German scholar named von
Richthofen

The
Japanese Woodblock Print is an art form, which
highlights flowing, curved outlines, simplistic
forms as well as the detailing of flat areas
containing color.This form of art has not only existed for
a long time in Asian history, but it has also
deeply impacted artists in both Europe and North
America throughout the 19th century.

The
origin of tea can be traced back to over 4000
years ago in China. No one is sure where and
when tea was first brewed; stories about tea's
origins are more myth than reality. One story
tells that a legendary Chinese leader and
medical expert, Sheng Nong, discovered tea as a
medicinal herb in 2737 B.C. One day while he was
boiling water under a tea tree, some tealeaves
fell into Sheng's pot of boiling water. After
drinking some tea, he discovered its miraculous
powers and immediately placed tea on his list of
medicinal herbs.